I was first introduced to the radio-communication by an CB enthusiast back in the early 80s when the band was very different from what is this days.
Working as electronic technician in the amateur market was only a matter of time until I got my ham-radio license in the 90s.
Once that i move in to Canada 201X i first got the licence basic with Honours and lately the Advance.
Not to much active on the HF due the band conditions,im using the digital communications more often this days.
Icom 7610 and Yaesu FT-857
Transmission line, 3Element Steppir,Inverted V dipole and vertical Astroplan
Power varies from 100W to 1.3KW depending on the band segment